• Win a Free Custom Engraved Brass Coin!!!
    As a way to introduce our brass coins to the community, we will raffle off a free coin during the month of August. Follow link ABOVE for instructions for entering.

37’ Victory Tug.

Namery

Namery

Joined
Jul 14, 2025
Messages
33
Points
48

Greetings from the UK!

Well, after finishing the Chris Craft runabout, I started twitching…
So, I had to have a go at the Dumas Victory Tug (kit #1225.)
What a lovely kit.

The last week has entailed keel, ribs and now starting the planking.

Long way to go but loving every minute.

Best wishes everyone.

Namery.

IMG_5174.jpeg

IMG_5177.jpeg

IMG_5175.jpeg

IMG_5183.jpeg

IMG_5181.jpeg

IMG_5184.jpeg

IMG_5186.jpeg

IMG_5192.jpeg

IMG_5188.jpeg

IMG_5193.jpeg

IMG_5194.jpeg

IMG_5187.jpeg
 
Hi Graham, am taking pictures as I go along but how to edit and put together remains a dark art for me but I’ll try.
Thanks!
 
Graham said:
Looking good. Maybe start a build log and keep us posted? Cheers.
Click to expand...
Here’s Port side planking…. (Phase 3 in planking instructions) and it was a pig! In the end I just cracked on an then sanded, filled and sanded again.
I intend to keep the bulwarks original wood so these hull planks will be painted.
Such a shame to paint over all that work!!!

IMG_5198.jpeg

IMG_5199.jpeg

IMG_5200.jpeg
 
Trust me, if I can do it anyone can! I use my tablet to take pictures and just pull them in from my photo gallery. I used to use a separate camera, but that just adds another level of complication I can no longer be bothered with involving a laptop and leads. Probably why some of my pictures are a bit ropey?! Good luck!
 
Woodpecker said:
That tug is going to be real nice when you get it done. Do you plan on putting rc gear in it?
Click to expand...
Good afternoon Woodpecker!
The intention is to put the RC into it.
I’m playing it by ear, but I’d like to get her on the water.
Thanks for your comment.
 
During World War II there were a number of small 35-40 foot tugs built here in the Duluth, Mn / Superior Harbor for the US Army. Several were still around in the 1990’s used as yachts and one sits on dry land in front of our local maritime museum. I wonder if your model kit builds one of them?

Roger

Looked it up. It’s purpose built yacht. No relation to the Army tugs that I posted.
 
Roger Pellett said:
During World War II there were a number of small 35-40 foot tugs built here in the Duluth, Mn / Superior Harbor for the US Army. Several were still around in the 1990’s used as yachts and one sits on dry land in front of our local maritime museum. I wonder if your model kit builds one of them?

Roger

Looked it up. It’s purpose built yacht. No relation to the Army tugs that I posted.
Click to expand...
Was as I thought Roger.
As far as I know (which isn’t a lot!) the original was around in the late 1940’s but were then adapted as luxury cruisers sleeping up to 5.
The original undoubtedly has a long history. All the pictures I’ve seen of contemporary ones have the same lines as this model.
 
Namery said:
Greetings from the UK!

Well, after finishing the Chris Craft runabout, I started twitching…
So, I had to have a go at the Dumas Victory Tug (kit #1225.)
What a lovely kit.

The last week has entailed keel, ribs and now starting the planking.

Long way to go but loving every minute.

Hi “Namery,”
I just stumbled upon your model build, and it looks great. I also have the Dumas Victory tug in my to-build collection. It’s such an elegant model, and I’ve found several build logs online.
I’ll certainly be following your progress closely, as your approach and ideas will be very useful.


Best wishes everyone.

Namery.

View attachment 556391

View attachment 556392

View attachment 556393

View attachment 556394

View attachment 556395

View attachment 556396

View attachment 556397

View attachment 556398

View attachment 556399

View attachment 556400

View attachment 556401

View attachment 556402
Click to expand...
 
Hi “Namery,”
I just stumbled upon your model build, and it looks great. I also have the Dumas Victory tug in my to-build collection. It’s such an elegant model, and I’ve found several build logs online.
I’ll certainly be following your progress closely, as your approach and ideas will be very useful.
 
Bluebeard said:
Hi “Namery,”
I just stumbled upon your model build, and it looks great. I also have the Dumas Victory tug in my to-build collection. It’s such an elegant model, and I’ve found several build logs online.
I’ll certainly be following your progress closely, as your approach and ideas will be very useful.
Click to expand...
Thank you Bluebeard!

Totally recommend this one. Challenging and rewarding.
Make sure you follow the planking instructions to the letter! (I just messed up) especially the hull planking.
Will keep you posted!
Best Wishes
Namery.
 
Bluebeard said:
Yes, please include the mistakes you come across in your build. This will help the rest of us know what to look out for.”
Click to expand...
Schoolboy error Bluebeard!
I did the one side hull planking and had a day off.
Then I went back the other side and forgot to taper the first plank AS STIPULATED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS!
Nightmare! Much shaping and filling but I think I got away with it…
 
Wow, beautiful work. Well done. Bulkheads look a little thin though, but obviously thats what they supply, don’t know if they distort though as they are thin
 
Hi DennisP,
I get what you’re saying but I think once the planking is done completely the whole thing supports itself .
I’ll soon find out!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top